Search for Survivors Continues After Haiti Earthquake
The latest numbers stand at 1,297 dead with at least 5,700 people injured, and thousands more displaced.
US Probing Autopilot Problems on 765,000 Tesla Vehicles
The investigation covers Tesla's entire current model lineup, the Models Y, X, S and 3 from the 2014 through 2021 model years. Of the crashes identified as part of the probe, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
Sen. Hagerty Eyes Annual Tennessee Economic Development Tour
The Republican says he will travel across the state each August while the Senate is in recess. He'll begin this week with stops in Gallatin, Clarksville, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area.
TECH BYTE: A Look at Samsung's New Foldable Phones
Let's see what Samsung's new foldable phones can do.
Free Water for Life Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Water is a necessity and several groups around the Tennessee Valley want to make sure that the community takes care of our natural resources. The Water for Life event showcases all of the things…
Rhea County Fair returns after a one year break
EVENSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-Saturday was the last day for the Rhea County Fair. The fair lasted four days and had all types of activities. Last year officials cancelled the fair because of COVID-19. Residents say that this is a…
Man shot at The Chatt Inn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened at the Chatt Inn earlier this evening. Chattanooga police are on the scene of a shooting at The Chatt Inn. Police say that a man was shot and has…
The Rage Room offers one-of-a-kind experience
A new kind of mental health therapy is now here in the Tennessee Valley and it's all about breaking things. News 12's Joeli Poole has all the rage on this new activity.
Former Red Bank Police Chief Ronnie Dodd dies in tragic accident
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former Red Bank Police Chief Ronnie Dodd was killed in a tragic ATV accident Saturday. Family members told News 12 that he was on his farm in Sale Creek coming home from his shooting range when…
At least 304 dead, 1,800 hurt as powerful quake slams Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to…
Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden authorized on Saturday an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops to ensure what Biden called an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and…
Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again
MIAMI (AP) — A young mother had just celebrated her first wedding anniversary and was one of six members of a Jacksonville church to die over a 10-day span. Another Florida woman had just given birth to her first child,…
Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launch pad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island…
Rhea County MIA World War II Solider laid to rest
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The remains of Private Warren G.H. DeVault were laid to rest today in Rhea County. Devault was 24 years old when he went Missing In Action in Germany more than 70 years ago. [caption…
Dallas Bay VFD battle mobile home fire
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department battled a mobile home fire in the hot sun for hours Saturday afternoon. The fire happened on Apple Street near Dallas Hollow Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1707 apple street soddy…
Nooga Paws celebrates their ninth birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local pet store is celebrating its 9th birthday here in the scenic city. Noogapaws is a natural pet market that offers natural pet foods for both dogs and cats. The event featured special…
Community Health Fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A multi-organization community health fair was set up on East 11th street to offer their services to our local homeless community. Organizations such as Cempa, choices network, planned parenthood, and the Chattanooga free store…
Local Protesters host a Freedom Rally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - At the corner of Gunbarrel road, hundreds gathered to protest against local and state officials that have recently implemented new coronavirus guidelines. “We are standing up for freedom. There are so many things such…
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Haiti
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday.
Global sizzling: July was hottest month on record, NOAA says
Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced. As extreme heat waves struck parts of the United States and Europe, the globe averaged 62.07 degrees (16.73 degrees Celsius) last month, beating out the previous record…
1 dies in New Mexico school shooting; student detained
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said. The gunfire at Washington Middle School marked the second…
Rush of troops to Kabul tests Biden's withdrawal deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last-minute decision to send 3,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan to help partially evacuate the U.S. Embassy is calling into question whether President Joe Biden will meet his Aug. 31 deadline for fully withdrawing combat forces. The…
Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws
ATLANTA (AP) — The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly…
2 indicted in connection with Atlanta shooting death of girl
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor on Friday announced the indictment of two alleged gang members on charges related to the shooting death last year of an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta. Secoriea Turner was killed July 4, 2020, while riding in…